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Boston Clam Chowder Recipe
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Chefelaine / All my dishes 1 year, 3 months ago
Small pasta clams are better for this soup ,but use the large if that is all that's available. Do not leave any large ones in the shell as they are too big to look attractive on the soup. This is a New England clam chowder, made with cream, rather th... More
Prep:30m Cook:30m Servings:4
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Ingredients
- 3 lb clams, rinsed well
- 2 cups water or fish broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 slices diced bacon
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 2 cups diced red potatoes, 3/4 -inch pieces
- 1 cup whipping cream
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tbsp butter, room temperature
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Directions
- Place clams in a pot.
- Add water and bay leaf.
- Cover and steam for about 5 minutes or until clams open.
- NOTE:
- ANY CLAMS THAT DO NOT O PEN ---- DISCARD
- Strain clams, reserving cooking liquid.
- Remove clams from shells and discard shells, leaving 4 in the shell for garnish.
- Add any extra clam liquid to cooking liquid.
- Heat oil and bacon in a soup pot over medium heat and sauté until bacon renders its fat, about 5 minutes.
- Add onions, thyme and potatoes to pot and sauté until onions are softened, about 4 minutes.
- Pour over clam cooking liquid and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are cooked.
- Stir in cream and bring to boil.
- Add clams and cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until clams are hot.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add a swirl of butter on top and garnish with parsley.
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greekgirrrl 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Oh yeah baby! And there's a little nip in the air today that makes it perfect to think about making some chowder. thanks
shepherdrescue 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Great recipe! If you're going to make chowder, fresh clams are best! Thanks for posting!
sharyl4 1 year, 3 months ago said:
This sounds very good!! Thanks,Chef for another good one! :)
lanacountry 1 year ago said:
I ADORE clam chowder, Elaine and JUST found this!
Many many thanks my friend!!:) 55555